Yes, I am a lonely person, but that doesn't mean I don't have friends. I tend to be very selective, and rather than walk in bad company I prefer to walk alone.
I've always described myself as an introverted extrovert. I'm quiet, but can be outgoing. I feel that I recharge best being alone which I feel like is a introvert trait! While I like being around people, I just need peace too. Digital world feels different I suppose though because I choose to come to the digital world to communicate with people, but I still am happy and content because I have peace and choose to participate in whatever conversations I do participate in if that makes sense.